Like the other games in The Legend of Zelda series, Skyward Sword has a phenomenal soundtrack. Its music evokes the ancient world of Hyrule, which Link is exploring for the first time. These environmental themes add a fantastical element to each area, making them feel like ruins of a world long forgotten. But not all…
Majora’s Mask is a classic, timeless Zelda title. It also is considered one of the darkest games in the series. However, such an iconic game would not be as memorable if it was not for its soundtrack. Most of the tracks in Majora’s Mask are dark and mellow, even invoking feelings of desperation and sadness…
For many, the music that makes up the soundtracks to our favorite Zelda games are classics. Now, thanks to video game cover band The Game Brass, a selection of amazing covers of the series’ most popular tracks is available on their latest album, Horns of Hyrule. Available from Bandcamp, the digital album for both streaming…
Perhaps one of the most imaginative games in the Legend of Zelda series, The Wind Waker sports a soundtrack that is fun and upbeat while also evoking the epic thrill of a seafaring adventure. From character theme songs that encapsulate the cast’s personality to awesome boss music that gets your heart pounding, The Wind Waker…
The Zelda series is heralded for its cast of intriguing and diverse characters, and perhaps no installment in the series embodies this truth more so than Ocarina of Time. From the childish and playful Kokiri to the more reserved civilizations of the Zoras, Gerudos, and Hylians, Ocarina of Time is filled with contrasting worldviews and…
From the beginning, the Zelda series has placed intense importance on swords. In the original game, the first item you are likely to get (because it’s “dangerous to go alone”) is a simple wooden sword. It wasn’t until A Link to the Past came around though that we were introduced to the Hyrulean equivalent of…
Symphony of the Goddesses was an amazing concert tour that traveled all over the world to perform a variety of cherished Zelda music for fans. Sadly, the last performance took place over three years ago, with no current tours planned for the future. Many fans have expressed their disappointment of the symphony’s end over the…
A symphonic poem that celebrates The Legend of Zelda franchise will premiere live on YouTube on June 7. The premiere is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. UTC. This arrangement was created by Ben Emberley, a composer who specializes in video game music. He was also a co-author for the Skyward Sword “Symphonic Movement” that was featured…
We have all been there. Faced with a seemingly insurmountable task and a fast-approaching deadline, we begin to panic as the pressure of the moment consumes our every waking thought. How can we possibly conquer this mountain? Do we have the resources necessary to finish the job? Will our constituents even appreciate the end result?…
I’m sure I’ve mentioned time and time again that Zelda has had a huge influence over my taste in music and if it weren’t for it, I wouldn’t have discovered some really great music.
“Medli’s Melodies: New Age Classical for the Zelda Soul”
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The song “Oath to Order” is only really used once in Majora’s Mask, but this single moment is worthy of great reflection. It is played by Link near the game’s end when he summons the Four Giants from the north, south, east, and west to hold back the rapidly encroaching moon. It’s a song of…
My mother was never really interested in video games, cartoons, or anything that I really liked. I’d ask her to play Super Smash Bros. with me on occasion, but she only made it a few rounds before wanting to do something different. She was a big movie fan, but for the most part, our tastes…
The Zelda series is filled with iconic, memorable female characters, from the various iterations of its titular princess to childhood friends, impish sidekicks, women warriors, and so many others. And what’s more, these characters often have wonderful musical themes that perfectly encapsulate who they are and how they fit into the story. For this International…
Zelda fans have always found a way to reinterpret Nintendo’s worlds, characters, and music in a variety of unique and creative ways. Perhaps one of the most interesting examples of this are the arrangements from video game cover band Glitch Kibbitz, who specialize in “klezmerized” renditions of various video game songs, including a version of…
For all of its similarities to Breath of the Wild, Genshin Impact‘s soundtrack has a unique style that is all its own. You can listen to four relaxing tracks in a brand-new EP released on the official Genshin Impact YouTube account. They all focus on Diluc, the red-haired husbando, and his winery. Hang out with…
